Skookum FLT

Based on 4 reviews

If you want the best? Look no further. The Skookum FLT is designed to be the fastest, lightest and most responsive fatbike on or off the snow, on whatever trails you can throw at it. Hands down the best year round bike available.

Skookum FLT - Fatter, Lighter, Stiffer, no Compromises.

With the explosion of fat biking off the snow and onto trails, we were not satisfied with just bringing another a fat bike to market. We extended our lead over the market by creating the most playful fatbike available. We knew we were on to something amazing when Bicycling placed this fatbike on their list of best fat bikes for 2018. Our next logical step was taking the amazing platform of the Skookum and making it even better. Carbon is a wonderful thing; we've meticulously adjusted the layup to create a highly tuned perfectly handling whip. If you love tail whips, manualing, and clearing tables, you've found your bike!

Skookum FLT - Fatter, Lighter, Stiffer, no Compromises.

With the explosion of fat biking off the snow and onto trails, we were not satisfied with just bringing another a fat bike to market. We extended our lead over the market by creating the most playful fatbike available. We knew we were on to something amazing when Bicycling placed this fatbike on their list of best fat bikes for 2018. Our next logical step was taking the amazing platform of the Skookum and making it even better. Carbon is a wonderful thing; we've meticulously adjusted the layup to create a highly tuned perfectly handling whip. If you love tail whips, manualing, and clearing tables, you've found your bike!

This may be the best bike I’ve ever ridden. I don’t say this lightly. It has the efficiency and speed of a carbon hard tail with confidence inspiring rivaling my canyon torque. Sure, I can’t send a 40’ gap jump on it but I sure want to try it.

I’ve never had so much fun on a bike. This is funny because I talked soooooo much sh*t about FBs before the Skookum. I should be struck down.

It’s awesome.

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Hugo HietapeltoApr 23, 2018

Picked up a Skookum FLT in December through Twin Ports Cyclery. Awesome bike that is a total blast to ride in every way. Manitou Mastodon was flawless down to -20F. Drop the coin. You'll be glad you did!

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AnthonyDec 22, 2017

I've had this bike for about a year now (coming from a Corvus) and it's just amazing. The Corvus was a very, very solid bike for me. No complaints, but the Skookum FLT has added even more fun to my riding. It seems to be a bit more nimble and snappy, it's ridiculously light and the geometry is just a little more dialed for the type of riding I like to do (steep ups and downs with a fair dose of tech). I'm looking forward to many more adventures on this bike!

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ColinDec 20, 2017

This isn't a normal fat bike; it's one of the best handling, bar dragging, berm chewing, jump-happy good time machines I've ever ridden! If you are looking for a dedicated snow bike I'd suggest the Corvus but if you want a bike that rips in the summer too, this is the one. It's tempting to say that it rides kind of like a short travel long/low/slack 29'er but that's not quite right. It certainly fills that niche but having 4 inch tires allows you to lean the bike over regardless of sandy or blown out corners and take the fastest lines. The amount of grip is staggering and takes quite a few rides to get used to. Just be careful of over riding your skinny tire bikes after you get used to this! Throw in the pop you get off lips with a hardtail on big tires and you realize just how incredibly capable this bike is.

I HIGHLY recommend upgrading to carbon rims as in addition to climbing much better, it allows the bike to get through linked corners much faster than with heavy metal rims as you aren't fighting all that rotating weight.

What it takes to be a Fatback FLT

The crew here at Fatback Bikes is always making tweaks to their personal bikes to make them just a little better; trying new tires, brakes, drivetrains… So naturally, we do the same with the products we make. We ask ourselves, "can we make is stiffer, lighter, more comfortable, and increase cold weather performance? Can we improve clearance for larger tires while maintaining narrow Q-factor?" Each model is designed for a certain purpose, we focus on what will make it pedal, handle and look better than ever. Each little aspect is contemplated to see what we can improve. With this dedication to improvement, we have released the new FLT product line focusing on lightweight, high performance and premium ride quality bicycle frames and components.